Seems many are talking about the latest internet breakthroughs. They are constantly glued to their mobile devices, and sometimes laughing at landlines and PC desktop computers. (Question 1: Today, do more people access the web using computers or mobile devices? Provide a resource that supports your answer.) According to https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106607/device-usage-coronavirus-worldwide-by-country/, due to the coronavirus outbreak, mobile phone use went up 40% in 2020 compared to the 23% for PC and desktop computers. Now when we look at the internet’s upward trend, we must ask who controls the internet? (Question 2: Who controls the World Wide Web? What is it made up of?) Well, in the USA, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) controls the internet, according to International Business Times. Though the Internet itself is just made of different devices around the globe networking with each other.
Well, who created the internet? (Question 3: Who is Tim Berners Lee? What is he best known for?)That was Sir Tim Berners Lee, best known as the creator of the World Wide Web, along with the standard web language called HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language. This coding change was part of what made today’s internet, because before HTML, the internet lacked a standard network coding language. This made it near impossible to network outside of your group. For more information on Tim Berners Lee, visit https://answerstoall.com/technology/what-is-tim-berners-lee-best-known-for/ and https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tim-Berners-Lee
(Question 4: What is a blog? What is it used for?) Next up is the blog, which is what you are reading now. It is a diary- or journal-like literature piece that is intended to share information with others. (What Is A Blog? – A Guide to Understanding The Concept Of Blogging) It is important to note that whatever is on the internet has a way of living forever. It can always be found, it just might take a bit to find what you are looking for. See How long Do Your Online Posts Stay on The Internet?.
Notice how on Facebook or Amazon, you see ads that have followed you for pages? Notice how it is whatever you recently searched? (Question 8: What is dynamic content?) That is called dynamic content, changing based on your behavioral patterns. Facebook suggests viewing content based on connections, search history, activities, and posts. It analyzes all data stored in its data bases and generates content tailored specifically to you, and those third party ads you see, but your friend doesn’t? That is because they pay Facebook to show you the ads that you fall into the categories for. Here is more information on What is Dynamic Content? Definition, Types, Strategy, Best Practices with Examples.
On the topic of Facebook, they use a “responsive” website design. (Questions 5-6: What is a “responsive” website design? Why are “responsive” website designs necessary?) This design type works on any device, no matter shape, size, or type. This is needed because millions of people often visit the same site on multiple devices. What does this mean? It means that a hard to access site gets lower usage and SEO. (Question 7: What is SEO, and why should website owners/managers be concerned with SEO?)This is What is Responsive Web Design and How To Do It discusses in detail. SEO or Search Engine Optimization, means search engines view your site as user friendly, accessible, and useful. A key element for building brands and bringing in engaged users. See WHAT IS SEO IN MARKETING AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? and What is Search Engine Optimization? And Why is it important? for more details. (Question 9: What is a content management system? You work with one, what is it’s name?) To gain SEO, content must be managed by a content management system, the categorization of information in a easily navigated and maintained manner. You already know it, it is the web base such as WordPress. See What is a Content Management System? The Ultimate Guide.
(Question 10: 10. What is a YouTube channel? Who might want to start one?)The last aspect of the internet to talk about is a YouTube channel, a means of sharing video content for others to view on the internet as a way to make income, for entertainment, instruction, and encouragement. Anyone can start one, especially if you want to comment on any videos. To comment on any video content, YouTube makes a channel with your name on it. For more information, visit How YouTube Works on How Stuff Works.